Posts Tagged ‘Employees’
Problem Employees Affect Your Credibility
Understand that most problems are a good sign. Problems indicate that progress is being made, wheels are turning, you are moving toward your goals. Beware when you have no problems. Then you’ve really got a problem… Problems are like landmarks of progress. ~Scott Alexander Recently, I was working with a business that was having problems…
Read MoreA Brief Guide on Workers’ Compensation
From incidents such as a fractured bone or arthritis to the most unfortunate cases, up to and including death, both employees and employers should know the basic information and tools regarding employee claims and workers’ compensation. Can Incidents Be Avoided? Below is a list of accidents, injuries, and conditions that employees may encounter during the…
Read MoreHow to Get More Employee Support for Company Philanthropy
More than ever before, companies of all sizes are paying attention to their impact on the world outside of their business. Corporate social responsibility has become a key aspect of many operational plans; most businesses understand the importance of using their resources not only to grow the company, but also to create positive change in…
Read More6 Things Your Employees Dread at Work
It is no secret that many employees today do not like their jobs for one reason or another. A problem starts to occur in a business when many employees all begin to fear just certain aspects of a job and not the job itself. This problem can be fixed. Here are six things your employees…
Read More5 Team Building Exercises Your Employees Will Actually Enjoy
A brand is only as good as the employees that are powering it. And, since many obstacles cannot be surmounted by any single employee, good team collaboration is imperative to undertake obstacles with precision and efficiency. But having a well-put-together team doesn’t come overnight. The quality requires consistent participation and exercise to be permanently embedded…
Read More5 Top Ways to Use Social Media for Recruitment
We use social media for everything from sharing what we have eaten for dinner to organising special events, but did you know that many companies also use it during the recruitment process? Here are some of the ways it can assist you in hiring the right candidates to fill your vacancies. Advertise job vacancies In…
Read MoreDon’t Overlook This Secret Weapon for Connecting with Customers
Running a business is a constant struggle to provide customers and clients with the best products and services possible—and to effectively market your services, you have to know who you’re marketing to and how to connect with them. The good news? The answer has been hiding right under your nose this whole time—right out there…
Read More5 Enjoyable Ways to Promote Healthy Living in the Office
An office is more than the sum of all of its parts. An office is about the people who work in it. Now, more than ever, employers are making health a priority in the workplace. Creating a unique interest in workplace well-being and healthily engaging physical activities in the office has become the best way…
Read MoreBending the Rules in Customer Service
We hope you enjoy this guest post by Customer Service Guru Dan Goss Before starting to write about customer service, I spent two years as a high-ranking barista in a popular chain cafe in the UK, and for most of that time I was at the forefront of our store’s customer service efforts. I am…
Read MoreAre Independent Contractors the Answer to Your Staffing Needs?
I get a lot of questions from my community about using independent contractors and/or freelancers instead of going through the hassle and expense of actually hiring employees. It’s tempting to categorize workers as independent contractors (ICs) rather than employees, because ICs are people considered to be in business for themselves. Therefore, your business is not required to…
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